Overview

Canon's newest "L" series lens is its first mid-telephoto macro lens to include Canon's sophisticated Image Stabilization. With the highest quality optics available, combined with near-silent Ultrasonic focusing and life-size close-up capabilities without an adapter, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is simply unrivalled.

 

Features:
  • The image  stabilizer provides the effect of having a shutter speed about four stops faster during normal shooting. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots)
  • And with the vibration gyro and acceleration sensor, the image stabilization is highly effective for close-up shots
  • UD lens elements for excellent imaging performance
  • Ultrasonic motor (USM) for quick and quiet autofocuisng
  • Manual focusing is available after the subject comes into focus in autofocus mode (ONE SHOT AF)
  • A truly round aperture hole results in a nicer background blur
  • A Canon macro flash makes it easy to take close-up pictures with a flash. The inner focusing mechanism enables AF photography while the macro flash is attached.
  • Tight seal structure ensures excellent dust-proof and drip-proof performance

Panel Features:


MTF Charts

Modulation Transfer Function or "MTF" is a measurement of the optical performance potential of a lens.

Image Stabilizer

The image stabilizer in this lens is effective for hand-held shots under the following conditions

  • Close-up shooting
  • In semi-darkened areas such as indoors or outdoors at night
  • In locations where flash photography is prohibited such as art museums and theater stages
  • In situations where your footing is uncertain
  • In situations where fast shutter settings cannot be used
  • When panning subjects in motion

Hood

To attach the hood, align the hood's attachment position mark with the red dot on the front of the lens, then turn the hood as shown by the arrow until the lens' red dot is aligned with the hoods' stop position mark. The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage


Using the Tripod Mount (sold separately)

  • Turn the locking knob counterclockwise until it becomes loose (about 3 turns) and pull the knob in the direction of the arrow to release the collar
  • With the collar open, remove the tripod mount
  • To install, while pulling the locking knob, bring the collar to the original position and tighten the locking knob securely


What's in the Box?

  • Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
  • E-67 II 67mm Lens Cap
  • Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
  • ET-73 Lens Hood for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS Lens
  • LP1219 Soft Lens Case

Taking the Hand-held Close-ups

Close-up shots are more prone to be affected by camera shake than with normal shooting. The image stabilizer's corrective effect is therefore less during close-ups than during normal shooting even with the same degree of camera shake. The depth of field also becomes very shallow with close-ups and moving forward or back even slightly will throw off the focus.


 When hand-holding the camera for close-up shooting , minimize camera shake and blurred focus with the following techniques:

  • Hold the camera Firmly - so it does not move while shooting
  • Use AI Servo AF - For close-up shots, set the camera's AF mode to AI Servo AF. Using autofocus is recommended. The AI Servo AF mode can minimize blurred focus during close-up shooting

Setting the Lens


Specifications:

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture............100mm 1:2.8
  • Lens Construction.....................15 elements in 12 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View..............23.4°
  • Focus Adjustment.....................Inner focusing system with USM. Full-time manual focus available.
  • Closest Focusing Distance...............0.99 ft./0.3m (maximum close-up magnification: 1x)
  • Filter Size..................................67mm
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight...................3.1 x 4.8 in./77.7 x 123mm, 22.0 oz./625g